Biggest LOSER of the week is....

....Lynsey! 

Congrats to all of you who have worked hard this week and accomplished a lot!  I know from our mid-week chats, many of you took on the water challenge and have been using the bathroom worse than a pregnant woman!  Congrats to Nancy, Stevie, Lynda, Emilee, Rachelle, Christina for increasing their water intake throughout the entire week! (I really hope I didn't miss anyone, but if so, please let me know so I can give you a shout out!)

Next CHALLENGE: Consume only WATER to drink (or skim/1% milk), which means no soda pop, juice, teas, coffee, or alcohol. (Note: if you drink a protein shake post workout, you can still have one).  Are you up for the challenge?!?!  If so, let me know at your next weigh-in so I can give you a shout out!

Rankings:
1. Lynsey: 1.89%
2. Kari: 1.66%
3. Nancy: 1.33%
4. Emilee: 1.32%
5. Reenie: .89%
6. Kassie: .84%
7. Adam: .83%
8. Nikki: .82%
9. Rachelle: .76%
10. Christina: .62%
11. Melissa: .51%
12. Lynda: 0%
13. Tom: +.32
14. Stevie: +.48%
15. Amy: ?!?!
**Note: Final weigh-in winner must submit a picture of their weigh-in to me to claim the winnings; since this is on the honor system, we will need verification at the end**


Ultimately, I asked myself this morning, WHY?  WHY did I start this?  I had my feelings hurt this morning.  However, my answer was simply this, I wanted to help others, along with myself.  I encourage you all to continue on this journey of weight loss, no one said that this was going to be easy.  It's my role on this side to do nothing but encourage and motivate you to set some goals.  It's a hard road, but I feel we all have the support from each other.  We are all leading very busy lives, two people are working full time jobs, getting their masters, married and trying to juggle everyday relationships....but what I have to say is...no matter what "hat" you're wearing...know the "one hat" that is meant for you to be a bit selfish and take time for you...that's most important hat to wear.   This contest is about taking charge of your life and I'm here to help you.  Many of you continue to thank me daily, some of you suggested I take a cut in the next round for all the time I've put forth....but no!  The reward is, you.  You losing weight.  You losing inches.  You taking charge of your life.  You helping me. And, with that, that is enough of a reward for me.

Finally, I have received all the votes regarding the weigh ins.  I left this up to voting again, as this is a contest designed for you.  I'm not any better than any of you.  I'm in the same boat, longing to shed some unwanted weight.  So, from here on out, I ask that everyone submit their weight to me no later than 5pm EST on Saturdays.  From the votings, I know people have had other people log onto their facebook account so they could properly weigh-in on time...people have sent me a text to weigh in.  So, it was suggested to me, which I think is fair (but open for discussion) that anyone who weighs in past 5:00pm EST for that week their weight loss will not count...for this, people will still be able to work hard the following week and have their weight count.

Drum roll please.... so far as a group we have all lost a combined total of: 134lbs!!!